SciencePhoto: Mongabay IndiaCommunities Protect Meghalaya's Mawmluh Cave with Strict Rules
At Mawmluh Cave near Cherrapunji in Meghalaya, local guide Milton Marak leads visitors through the 7.2 km cave without electric lights to preserve its natural state. Visitors are limited to 25 per day and must avoid touching formations or littering. The cave is valued both as a tourist site and a scientific resource, with guides memorizing routes to maintain its pristine condition.
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